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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,529, 36,610.02 and 15,351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,529, 36,610.02 and 15,351 is: 21,184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,529 : 36,610.02 = 15,351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,529/36,610.02 = 15,351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,529x = 36,610.02 × 15,351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,529x = 562,000,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,000,417.02/26,529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,184.38

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